THE DESIGN CYCLE

#1) Investigate
#2) Plan
#3) Create
#4) Evaluate

-Investigate-
a- Identify the problem- what do you need to solve- answer questions that need to be solved
b- Develop the design brief- a short statement of what you're going to make, why you're going to make it, and whom you're making it for
c- Formulate a design specification- list the requirements, limitations, and how you will test your product. (create a check list if necessary)

-Plan-
a- design a product/solution- use your research to brainstorm ideas
b- plan a product/solution- choose your best idea, and create steps to achieve your goal

-Create-
a- Use appropriate techniques and equipment
b- follow the plan- troubleshoot when you need to!
c- create the product/solution

-Evaluate-
a- Evaluate the product/solution- Did it work?
b- Evaluate the use of the design cycle